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Keep Your Cardio Simple with Minute Intervals
As a university S&C coach, Cole Hergott must write conditioning programs for 12 teams in six different sports. After trying other protocols, he found minute…
CVASPS Seminar Q&A Series: Boo Schexnayder
In this second of a six-part series interviewing the sport practitioners set to speak at CVASPS’ “The 2023 Seminar” in July, we talk to highly…
Kinvent KForce Review: What’s Changed
What’s new with Kinvent’s third-generation KForce force plates? Physical therapist Vien Vu presents the pros and cons in this product review.
Preventing ACL and Achilles Injuries with Elastic Strength Training
The incidence of ACL and Achilles injuries, even “non-contact” injuries, is rising, as anyone who watches football, basketball, or soccer knows. But not in weightlifters,…
Developing Strength, Power, and Endurance in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athlete
Brazilian jiu jitsu is an intense full-body grappling sport that requires a wide range of physical abilities and multiple training focuses. In this article, author…
Beyond the Force Velocity Curve with Assisted Jumps Training
Although research on assisted jumps training has been sparse up until now, coaches and trainers are beginning to embrace it…
Popular Articles
Pursue Health First: Refining Performance for Soccer
Coach Mike Whiteman believes that higher athletic performance comes as the natural by-product of aggressively pursuing health. Therefore, his thoughts…
Breathing as a Skill: Teaching Breath Mechanics to Athletes
Breath mechanics are the actual muscular skill of breathing techniques, but as Coach Rob Wilson explains, you don’t have to…
Operating in the Gray Area: Blending Skill & Performance Training
When tailoring training to fit the athlete, in some cases a solid, balanced, and flexible hybrid model program can best…
What I’ve Added and What I’ve Dropped: Speaking Engagement Edition
Based upon her experiences as an in-demand speaker at conferences and clinics, Missy Mitchell-McBeth continues our “What I’ve Added/Dropped” article…
Myofascial Meridians and Their Significance
Fascia is an ambiguous and often-misunderstood topic in the world of strength and conditioning. In this article, Coach Danny Foley,…
Gym Class Core Series: Deep Dive into the Crab
In an age when kids spend so much time sitting, the crab movement is the antidote. Coach Jeremy Frisch discusses…